Join the Central Minnesota Curling Community!
About
North Star Curling Club brought the great sport of curling to Central Minnesota in January 2023. Currently operating out of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, MN, the club offers learn to curls, leagues, and bonspiel curling competitions for players of all ages and abilities. North Star Curling is a 100% volunteer run non-profit aiming to grow the curling community and establish a dedicated curling facility in the St. Cloud area.
Mission
North Star Curling Club is a non-profit sports education organization committed to promoting health and wellness, inclusion, and cultural diversity through teaching, developing, and engaging in the Olympic Sport of Curling in order to support local, national, and international competition.
Programs
Learn to Curl
New to curling or need a refresher? Join us for a two hour session to learn how to slide, sweep, and skip. Experienced curlers will teach you the lingo and rules so you are ready for league play
Leagues
Join the club and curl with your team every week. Leagues are typically 5-12 weeks in length during the Fall and Winter and offer fun and friendly competition for all levels. Beginners welcome!
Bonspiels
Bonspiels are curling competitions that usually take place over one to three days. Teams from other clubs come for a weekend of friendly competition and fun. The North Star Curling Sweater Spiel Fundraiser for a Dedicated Curling Facility is December 14-15, 2024 at Cambridge Curling Club and our annual Friendly Spiel at Brainerd Lakes Curling Club is December 28th.
Private & Semi-Private Events
Have a party, shower, or corporate team building or event coming up? Curling is a fun activity to
Community Events
Check out curling demos at events such as Scheels Ice Fest and Bold & Bright in St. Cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need curling experience to join a league?
You do not need curling experience to join leagues at North Star Curling Club. Most of our players are novices. A Learn to Curl is highly recommend before beginning league play, however, our experienced curlers and board members are always happy to help new curlers on the first evening of league.
What equipment do I need?
The club provides all the equipment you need to curl. This includes grippers, sliders, brooms, stabilizers, sticks, stones, and all ice maintenance equipment. You just need to bring a clean pair of athletic shoes to change into at the arena. Dakota Curling Supplies typically brings their mobile store to St. Cloud once or twice a year should you decide to invest in your own equipment.
Why is curling only available on Sunday nights?
Ice time in the St. Cloud area is extremely limited. We are very thankful that Herb Brooks National Hockey Center allowed us to launch curling in Central Minnesota at their facility. Most arenas are fully booked with hockey and figure skating. In the future, we would love to offer curling every day of the week and expand programming. Our top priority is to grow the curling community, build partnerships, and raise funds to establish a permanent dedicated curling club in the area.
Who can curl?
Curling is a welcoming and inclusive sport for all ages (usually 8-80+) and abilities. North Star Curling offers adaptive curling sticks for those who cannot lunge or stand to deliver rocks. We encourage people to do only what they are physically comfortable with. It is a just a game and your safety is the most important consideration!
What should I wear?
Stretchy athletic layers, warm socks, and a clean pair of athletic shoes should keep you comfortable on the ice. Curling involves lunging while delivering stones and aerobic activity as you sweep.
Have additional questions?
Email us at northstarcurling@gmail.com
Sponsors
League Sponsors
Learn to Curl Sponsors
